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McKinney, TX

Red Hot Indo-Chinese & Indian Kitchen

3905 W University Dr 400

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

1 - Routine

Mar 27, 2026

18 demerits

Official score: 18 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

Official wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode food_handler_cardsOther

Official wording

Food Handler Cards (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode warewashing_facilitiesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Facilities (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode original_container_labelingFood source and labeling

Official wording

Original Container Labeling (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode adequate_ventilation_lightingFacility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate Ventilation Lighting (1 demerit)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 23, 2025

29 demerits

Official score: 29 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

Time As Health Control (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode no_bare_handsHandwashing

Official wording

No Bare Hands (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

Official wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_handler_cardsOther

Official wording

Food Handler Cards (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode approved_thawingFood temperature

Official wording

Approved Thawing (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode single_service_useOther

Official wording

Single Service Use (1 demerit)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Mar 21, 2025

22 demerits

Official score: 22 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

Time As Health Control (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode approved_sewageWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Approved Sewage (3 demerits)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode available_recordsOther

Official wording

Available Records (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils And Linens (1 demerit)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

6 - Reinspection

Feb 6, 2025

20 demerits

Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

Time As Health Control (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode no_bare_handsHandwashing

Official wording

No Bare Hands (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode approved_thawingFood temperature

Official wording

Approved Thawing (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

6 - Reinspection

Oct 31, 2024

20 demerits

Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode approved_water_sourceOther

Official wording

Approved Water Source (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils And Linens (1 demerit)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 30, 2024

39 demerits

Official score: 39 · Understand this area’s scale

19 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cooling_timeFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cooling Time (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode temp_hot_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Hot Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

Official wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_handler_cardsOther

Official wording

Food Handler Cards (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode environmental_contaminationContamination

Official wording

Environmental Contamination (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils And Linens (1 demerit)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode single_service_useOther

Official wording

Single Service Use (1 demerit)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode original_container_labelingFood source and labeling

Official wording

Original Container Labeling (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode other_violationsOther

Official wording

Other Violations (1 demerit)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jun 3, 2024

25 demerits

Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode temp_hot_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Hot Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

Official wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode food_handler_cardsOther

Official wording

Food Handler Cards (2 demerits)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode personal_cleanlinessEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal Cleanliness (1 demerit)

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode environmental_contaminationContamination

Official wording

Environmental Contamination (1 demerit)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode single_service_useOther

Official wording

Single Service Use (1 demerit)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source

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